LAS VEGAS — The Rockies continue to explore a variety of trade possibilities as they look to upgrade their offense here at the winter meetings. According to a major-league source, a legitimate target is Cleveland first baseman/designated hitter Edwin Encarnacion.

At first glance, it seems like an odd fit, given that he played just 23 games at first base in 2018, and given the Rockies’ emphasis on solid defense. Plus, Encarnacion will be 36 next season and is due $20 million.

On the other hand, Encarnacion swatted 32 homers, drove in 107 runs and posted a .810 OPS for Cleveland this past season. He would add a dangerous bat to Colorado’s lineup and could be the run producer general manager Jeff Bridich is seeking.

The Indians, looking to dump some salary, might be willing to give up Encarnacion for prospects, perhaps including a young pitcher.

On Tuesday, Bridich said the Rockies had “made progress” toward making a move to upgrade their offense.

Switch-hitting first baseman Carlos Santana, recently acquired by a Mariners team that still might be looking to dump high salaries, remains on Colorado’s radar.

Bridich has made it clear what his top offseason priority is.

“Generally, it’s run production — consistent run production,” Bridich said. “And I think as we saw in the latest parts of our season the ability to score in the toughest of situations and the most challenging situations in this game, in those playoff games that we have designs on participating in for years to come.”

There has been a lot of speculation about where the Rockies will turn for offense, including this one from Jim Bowden of The Athletic:

Bridich, however, said the Rockies are definitely not in the hunt for San Diego’s Wil Myers.

Blackmon moving? Charlie Blackmon has thrived as the Rockies’ center fielder, but at some point — maybe sooner, maybe later — he will likely be moved to a corner spot in an effort to save wear and tear on his body.

No Rockies player works out harder than “Chuck Nazty,” but he’ll turn 33 on July 1 and Coors Field’s expansive outfield can be unforgiving. Plus, he’ll be in just the second year of a six-year, $108 million contract, and the team wants to keep him healthy and productive at the plate.

Blackmon likes being a center fielder, but he’s been made aware that a change could be in the works.

“The topic overall and in general was breached and discussed up front during the contract negotiations,” Bridich said. “There was no time frame put on it. But we felt like this was probably as his career progressed with us where it was going to head at some point. We wanted to have cooler minds and rational heads to discuss it as adults when the time was right.”

Manager Bud Black added: “We’ve talked about that with our group and among ourselves, and with Charlie I think he knows that at some point there might be a move to the corner.”

So what are the options should the Rockies decide to make a move in 2019?

“We have a few options for sure,” Black said. “David Dahl could play center. Charlie could play center. Don’t forget Ian Desmond made the All-Star team in 2016 with the Texas Rangers as a center fielder. Ian grew up as a center of the diamond player. He’s very comfortable being in the middle of the diamond. That’s a possibility as well.”